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THE R HONE R I VER

Stretching from Switzerland to

Southeastern France, the Rhone

River valley is one of Europe’s

many jewels. The region features

beautiful, historic countryside

known for excellent food and

wine. With vibrant traditions and

plenty of sightseeing

opportunities, consider a relaxing

river cruise down the Rhone, such

as the “Provence & Spain” river

cruise from AmaWaterways.

F R A N C E ’ S R H O N E R I V E R R E G I O N

Praised internationally for its

namesake wine, the Beaujolais

region has also been coined

Pays d’Or, or “land of the

golden stones,” due to the

ochre limestone that is

present in the area. Join

AmaWaterways for a tour of

the best Beaujolais sights,

including a visit to the hilltop

village of Oingt for wine

tasting. Known for its light red

wines, the varietals of the

Beaujolais region are made

from handpicked Gamay

grapes and have a flavor you

won’t soon forget.

B E A U J O L A I S R E G I O N - W I N E T R A D I T I O N

A historic square located in the

center of the city of Lyon, Place

des Terreaux is lined with cafes

and shops and bordered by other

landmarks like the Opera House

(Opera de Lyon) and the Fine Arts

Museum (Musée des Beaux Arts de

Lyon). Another tourist favorite is

Fontaine Bartholdi, a 19th century

fountain in the square that is

beautifully lit up at night. Home to

such prominent architecture,

Place des Terreaux is classified as

a World Heritage Site by UNESCO,

meaning it has been honored for

its importance to mankind.

L Y O N - P L A C E D E S T E R R E A U X

Sample the edible delights to be found in Lyon. The city is known as the

capital of French gastronomy. Thanks to close relations with the Romans

throughout the Middle Ages, traditional Lyonnaise dishes combine fresh,

indigenous regional produce with the culinary techniques of masterful

Italian chefs. Of course, no gourmet meal is complete without a great

glass of wine, and Lyon offers it all. You won’t find a bad meal in this

town, with specialties like Lyonnaise potatoes or coq au vin.

L Y O N - A C U L I N A R Y M A S T E R P I E C E

A small medieval city, Viviers is

situated up against the Rhone

riverbank. Walking through

Viviers you’ll feel like you’ve

been transported back in time.

Be sure to see the Cathedral of

Saint-Vincent dating to the 12th

century, as well as the

ornamental House of the

Chevaliers building with

architecture from the 1500s.

This sleepy village also has an

arched bridge that sprawls

across the Rhone, which will

look stunning in the background

of your vacation snapshots.

V I V I E R S - R E N A I S S A N C E V I L L A G E

After cruising down the Rhone to the banks of Avignon, your guided

walking tour will visit the Papal Palace where seven popes once resided

in the 1300s. Beyond its rich religious history, the Papal Palace also is

known as one of the largest and most recognizable Gothic buildings in

Europe. While docked in Avignon, AmaWaterways also offers the option

to visit nearby Pont du Gard, an aqueduct that is a stunning example of

ancient Roman engineering.

A V I G N O N – R E L I G I O U S H E R I T A G E

Catch a motorbus from your

AmaWaterways cruise to the village

of Les Baux. Perched high in the

Alpilles Mountains near the French

Riviera, the town’s terrain is a

stunning contrast of rocky cliffs and

verdant forests. Upon entering Les

Baux, you’ll be welcomed by

traditional cobblestone streets,

laid-back cafes, and souvenir

outlets, but the actual geography of

its namesake village from afar is the

most breathtaking site. The ruined

stone city sits perched on a craggy

hill and camouflages perfectly with

the surrounding rock landscape.

B A U X D E P R O V E N C E - B E Y O N D R I V I E R A

While traveling along, you’ll

experience the vast Camargue

Marshland where the Rhone

River meets the Mediterranean

Sea. Officially established as a

nature reserve in 1970, the

Camargue is home to many

exotic animals like wild horses

and flamingoes. Known as the

“French Texas,” warm and flat

Camargue is great when hiked,

on horseback, or simply viewed

from the relaxing balcony of

your AmaWaterways river cruise.

C A M A R G U E M A R S H L A N D : R H O N E R I V E R D E L T A

AmaWaterways is an all-inclusive

river cruise line offering vacations

on the waterways of Europe, Africa,

and Asia. The company was founded

in 2002 and is one of river cruising’s

pioneers, having introduced the

modern-day river cruise concept to

the market.

For more information about river

cruises in the Rhone Valley and

beyond, call 1-800-626-0126 or visit

http://www.amawaterways.com/.

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